Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood affects food choices, weight gain and the microstructure of the brain
You are what you eat, according to the adage. But it’s not just the body that’s impacted. According to research from UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood can affect food choices, weight gain and even the microstructure of the brain. The study, appearing in Communications Medicine, a Nature journal, finds […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Third Open Heart Surgery Turned Into A Total ‘Disaster’
LOADINGERROR LOADING Arnold Schwarzenegger is sharing what he learned after a grueling recovery from open-heart surgery that almost killed him four years ago. While Schwarzenegger has been a fitness fan all his life, the 76-year-old bodybuilder-turned-actor has also had to deal with health issues across the years, including a botched 2019 procedure done before shooting […]
Laboratory research finds gluten caused brain inflammation in mice
In what is believed to be a world first discovery, University of Otago researchers have found wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice. The research, led by Associate Professor Alex Tups, and published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology, may be of importance for human physiology. “Mice are an excellent model to study human physiology. They […]
How Bad Is It To Drink Coffee On An Empty Stomach? The Answer May Surprise You.
Iryna Veklich via Getty Images Coffee is acidic — what does that mean for your stomach? Whether you didn’t have time or you’re just not the type of person who regularly eats breakfast, it’s common to drink coffee on an empty stomach ― which you’ve probably heard is bad for your gut. But is it […]
How Long It Takes Your Body To Readjust After Years On Birth Control
Mindful Media via Getty Images Experts share what to expect when you stop taking the pill, remove your IUD or quit another form of birth control after taking it for a long time. Millions of people use birth control to prevent pregnancy, manage painful periods, regulate hormones and reduce the risk of some cancers. But […]
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Listen and subscribe on Apple and Spotify so you don’t miss the next one. And if you like what you hear, a five-star rating goes a long way in helping us spread the word! Amy Ho: Hey everyone! And welcome back to Anamnesis by MedPage. I’m Amy Ho — an ER doctor and your podcast […]
A Crisis Curveball at the Cubs Game
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From HIIT Workout to Hair Apposition
Listen and subscribe/follow on Apple and Spotify so you don’t miss the next episode. And if you like what you hear, a five-star rating goes a long way in helping us share the story side of medicine! This story is from the Anamnesis episode called Is There a Doctor in the House? at 2:22 in […]
Why You Need To Be Extra Careful If You’re Sitting In A Window Seat On A Plane
SDI Productions via Getty Images Should you be applying sunscreen before flights? Here’s what experts say. Earlier this year, TikTok user FindingFiona uploaded a travel video that got serious attention, garnering more than 2 million views and 1,000 comments. In the post, she emphasized the importance of wearing sunscreen on flights, citing reports of people […]
DNA barcoding identifies the plants a person has eaten: Reliable technique should improve clinical trials, nutrition studies and historical research
What people say they’ve eaten and what they’ve actually eaten are often two very different lists of foods. But a new technique using DNA barcoding to identify the plant matter in human feces may get at the truth, improving clinical trials, nutrition studies and more. Building on earlier studies that attempted to compare DNA found […]